FBI: Violent fugitive headed to Southern California arrested

Kevin Anthony Briggs, 28, a convicted felon and registered sex offender, escaped from custody in Montana was believed to be in the Bay Area and heading through Southern California on his way to Mexico was arrested in Oregon.
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A convicted felon wanted in Montana for sexual assault and assault of a police officer and who was believed headed to Southern California, was arrested Friday night in Oregon, the FBI reported.

Kevin Anthony Briggs, 28, a registered sex offender, was believed to have be in the Bay Area and headed south to Mexico, but was arrested Friday night in Portland, Ore, said FBI Special Agent Darrell Foxworth.

Briggs has a violent criminal history and was considered armed and dangerous, or possibly suicidal, according to the FBI’s Laura Eimiller.

The agency was offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to his location and arrest.

Briggs’ arrest was the result of law enforcement investigation and tips from the public, Foxworth said.

Briggs is wanted in Montana for aggravated assault, sexual assault, assault on a police officer and escape allegedly committed in Bozeman, Mont. He is also wanted on federal charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.